Reviewer BILL STEPHENS has been to see the musical theatre classif “A Little Night Music” in Sydney. He describes it as a "jewel of a production, brilliantly re-imagined, superbly mounted and wonderfully performed".
"Michael (Mikelangelo) Simic was such a huge personality on stage that, at times, you could see Shortis and Simpson struggling to keep up." HELEN MUSA reviews the latest edition of "Under the Influence".
"Sekuless goes for a female and non-binary cast of some strength and numbers and the pace never slackens. And nobody waits around for a scene change. The flow, the teamwork and the energy is constant."
"This consistently well-sung production, with its attractive costumes, settings, large chorus and orchestra, succeeds in providing a delightfully entertaining evening of musical theatre," says reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
Just when you thought you'd had about as much Jane Austen as you could take, the Wharf’s scriptwriters Jonathan Biggins and Drew Forsythe have come up with "Pride in Prejudice" as the title of their satirical revue for 2023.
When the latest revival of “West Side Story” takes the stage at Gungahlin College Theatre in early October, it will be up-to-date and authentic, with a focus on Latino actor-singers.
Child Players ACT says its turning the stage into a pirate ship and getting ready to set sail on a musical journey, says production manager ANGE FEWTRELL.
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"For those with a taste for rough, bawdy theatre, this is the show for you." Reviewer BILL STEPHENS has been to see Monty Python's "Spamalot".
“The Marvellous Elephant Man” is laden with catchy tunes, often witty lyrics, pretty costumes and imaginative staging, says reviewer BILL STEPHENS, but somehow never quite finds its target.
'Wicked' remains one of the most popular Broadway shows ever. This stunning production, with its outstanding Australian cast shows exactly why." BILL STEPHENS falls in love with "Wicked" all over again.
"Focusing on five women and the misogyny and sexism they faced while trying to do their work under trying conditions, this bright and clever musical is both entertaining and poignant." LEN POWER reviews "The Hello Girls".
Monty Python’s “Spamalot” is without doubt one of the silliest musicals ever written, reports HELEN MUSA. And it's coming to The Q this month.
In a splendid coup, producer Ylaria Rogers and her fledgling company Heart Strings Theatre have secured the rights to stage a musical so contemporary that most readers won't have heard of it, writes HELEN MUSA.
“Miss Saigon” is structurally flawed, with too much attention given to the self-justifying white American wife, Ellen, taking away from what should be a starkly tragic ending, writes reviewer HELEN MUSA.
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is acknowledged as one of Sondheim’s most brilliant achievements. Reviewer BILL STEPHENS says this production serves it well.
"Although promoted as a 'cabaret about love, death and telling the truth', the actuality felt like a harrowing play with music, about the mental breakdown of a successful, cabaret artist." BILL STEPHENS reviews "Finale".
“Footloose” will take its place among some of the Queanbeyan Players most successful productions, says reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
“Cabaret de Paris”, with its excellent production values, is probably among one of the best examples of this genre you’ll likely to see outside Paris, says reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
"It was hard to understand the lyrics clearly at times. Sondheim’s music and lyrics have a level of difficulty that would test any performer," writes LEN POWER in his review of "Marry Me a Little".
